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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - El Reino Animal

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre el reino animal, como "reptile", "rodent", "beast", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
creature
[Sustantivo]

any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.

criatura

criatura

Ex: The night came alive with the sounds of nocturnal creatures like owls , bats , and frogs , signaling the start of their active period .La noche cobró vida con los sonidos de las **criaturas** nocturnas como búhos, murciélagos y ranas, señalando el comienzo de su período activo.
wildlife
[Sustantivo]

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

fauna

fauna

Ex: The government has enacted laws to protect local wildlife.El gobierno ha promulgado leyes para proteger la **fauna** local.
species
[Sustantivo]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

especie

especie

Ex: The monarch butterfly is a species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year .La mariposa monarca es una **especie** de mariposa que migra miles de millas cada año.
habitat
[Sustantivo]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

hábitat

hábitat

Ex: Cacti are well adapted to the dry habitat of the desert .Los cactus están bien adaptados al **hábitat** seco del desierto.
freshwater
[Adjetivo]

living in or taken from water that does not contain salt

de agua dulce

de agua dulce

saltwater
[Adjetivo]

living in or taken from water that contains salt or seawater

de agua salada

de agua salada

beast
[Sustantivo]

an animal, usually a wild or dangerous one

bestia

bestia

Ex: A massive beast emerged from the dense jungle .Una **bestia** masiva emergió de la densa jungla.
mammal
[Sustantivo]

a class of animals to which humans, cows, lions, etc. belong, have warm blood, fur or hair and typically produce milk to feed their young

mamífero

mamífero

Ex: Humans are classified as mammals because they nurse their young .Los humanos están clasificados como **mamíferos** porque amamantan a sus crías.
rodent
[Sustantivo]

any small mammal with a pair of strong front teeth, such as mice, hamsters, rats, etc.

roedor

roedor

Ex: Porcupines , although not commonly thought of as rodents , are classified in the rodent family and are known for their quills used as defense mechanisms .Los **roedores**, aunque no se piensa comúnmente en ellos como tales, los puercoespines están clasificados en la familia de los roedores y son conocidos por sus púas utilizadas como mecanismos de defensa.
amphibian
[Sustantivo]

any cold-blooded animal with the ability to live both on land and in water, such as toads, frogs, etc.

anfibio

anfibio

Ex: Some amphibians, such as the African clawed frog , are commonly kept as pets in home aquariums .Algunos **anfibios**, como la rana de uñas africana, se mantienen comúnmente como mascotas en acuarios domésticos.
reptile
[Sustantivo]

a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

reptil

reptil

Ex: Reptiles are cold-blooded and rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature .Los **reptiles** son de sangre fría y dependen de fuentes de calor externas para regular su temperatura corporal.
cold-blooded
[Adjetivo]

describing an animal that its body temperature changes depending on the temperature of its surroundings

de sangre fría

de sangre fría

Ex: Relying on moist environments , salamanders , cold-blooded creatures , maintain their body temperature .Dependiendo de ambientes húmedos, las salamandras, criaturas **de sangre fría**, mantienen su temperatura corporal.
primate
[Sustantivo]

any mammalian animal that belongs to the same group as humans, such as monkeys, apes, lemurs, etc.

primate

primate

ape
[Sustantivo]

a tailless animal similar to a monkey, such as chimpanzees and gorillas

simio

simio

Ex: Conservation efforts are crucial to protect endangered ape species from habitat loss and poaching .Los esfuerzos de conservación son cruciales para proteger a las especies de **simios** en peligro de extinción de la pérdida de hábitat y la caza furtiva.
venom
[Sustantivo]

the poisonous substance produced by some snakes, scorpions, or spiders to kill their prey or to defend themselves from predators

veneno

veneno

Ex: The doctor administered an antivenom to counteract the effects of the snake 's venom.El médico administró un antiveneno para contrarrestar los efectos del **veneno** de la serpiente.
to sting
[Verbo]

(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

picar

picar

Ex: If provoked , the scorpion will sting as a means of self-defense .Si se le provoca, el escorpión **picará** como medio de defensa propia.

to blend in with the surroundings to avoid being seen or detected

camuflar

camuflar

Ex: The stick insect resembles a twig , allowing it to camouflage among branches and foliage to avoid detection by predators .
to breed
[Verbo]

(of an animal) to have sex and give birth to young

reproducirse

reproducirse

Ex: Certain fish species display vibrant colors and perform elaborate courtship rituals before breeding.Ciertas especies de peces muestran colores vibrantes y realizan elaborados rituales de cortejo antes de **reproducirse**.
to lay
[Verbo]

(of a bird, insect, fish, etc.) to produce eggs

poner, depositar

poner, depositar

Ex: In captivity , the parakeet laid eggs several times a year in its nesting box .En cautiverio, el periquito **ponía** huevos varias veces al año en su caja nido.
mate
[Sustantivo]

each of the pair of the animals or birds that are breeding

macho o hembra

macho o hembra

cub
[Sustantivo]

a young carnivorous mammal, such as a bear, lion, fox, etc.

cachorro

cachorro

den
[Sustantivo]

the hidden place where a wild predatory animal lives

guarida

guarida

Ex: Rabbits excavate burrows in the soil to create cozy dens where they can hide from predators and rear their offspring .Los conejos excavan madrigueras en el suelo para crear **guaridas** acogedoras donde pueden esconderse de los depredadores y criar a sus crías.
flock
[Sustantivo]

a group of birds of the same type, flying and feeding together

bandada

bandada

Ex: With a rustle of feathers , the flock of migrating birds landed in the treetops , seeking refuge for the night .Con un susurro de plumas, la **bandada** de aves migratorias aterrizó en las copas de los árboles, buscando refugio para la noche.
herd
[Sustantivo]

a group of animals, such as cows, sheep, etc. that are from the same species, which move and feed together

manada

manada

Ex: A herd of horses galloped across the field , their manes flying in the wind .Una **manada** de caballos galopó por el campo, sus crines ondeando al viento.
pack
[Sustantivo]

a group of animals of the same type hunting or living together, particularly wolves

jauría

jauría

Ex: In the Arctic tundra , the pack of snow-white arctic foxes relied on each other for survival during harsh winters .En la tundra ártica, la **manada** de zorros árticos blancos como la nieve dependían unos de otros para sobrevivir durante los duros inviernos.
paw
[Sustantivo]

an animal's foot that typically has a combination of nails, claws, fur, and pads

pata

pata

Ex: The fox carefully placed its injured paw on the ground as it limped through the forest .El zorro colocó cuidadosamente su **pata** herida en el suelo mientras cojeaba por el bosque.
claw
[Sustantivo]

a sharp and curved nail on the toe of an animal or a bird

garra

garra

Ex: The tiger ’s powerful claws made it an excellent hunter .Las poderosas **garras** del tigre lo convertían en un excelente cazador.
beak
[Sustantivo]

the hard or pointed part of a bird's mouth

pico

pico

Ex: The beak of the pelican is long and can hold a surprising amount of water .El **pico** del pelícano es largo y puede contener una cantidad sorprendente de agua.
call
[Sustantivo]

the sound that a bird or an animal usually makes

llamada, canto

llamada, canto

to change wild animals or plants for human use or cultivation

domesticar

domesticar

Ex: Some scientists are exploring the possibility of domesticating certain wild plants for food production in the future .Algunos científicos están explorando la posibilidad de **domesticar** ciertas plantas silvestres para la producción de alimentos en el futuro.
extinct
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) not having any living members, either due to natural causes, environmental changes, or human activity

extinto

extinto

Ex: Conservation efforts aim to protect endangered species and prevent them from becoming extinct.Los esfuerzos de conservación tienen como objetivo proteger las especies en peligro de extinción y evitar que se vuelvan **extintas**.
to migrate
[Verbo]

(of fish, birds, or other animals) to move to different geographic areas according to seasons in order to breed, find food, or escape harsh environmental conditions

migrar

migrar

Ex: African elephants migrate in search of water and food .Los elefantes africanos **migran** en busca de agua y comida.
veterinarian
[Sustantivo]

a doctor who is trained to treat animals

veterinario

veterinario

Ex: He pursued advanced training in exotic animal medicine to become a zoo veterinarian.Persiguió formación avanzada en medicina de animales exóticos para convertirse en **veterinario** de zoológico.
Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL
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